Al Roker reveals prostate cancer diagnosis on ‘Today’ show

Al Roker reveals prostate cancer diagnosis on ‘Today’ show

by Sonia Rao, The Washington Post
Al Roker announced Friday that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The longtime “Today” co-host and meteorologist will take a break from the show to undergo surgery to remove his prostate.
‘ExtraOrdinary’: WHYY to air film about former Monsignor Bonner teacher who could someday be named a saint

‘ExtraOrdinary’: WHYY to air film about former Monsignor Bonner teacher who could someday be named a saint

by Ellen Gray
Produced by one of the Rev. William "Bill" Atkinson's former students, the documentary tells the story of the Delaware County priest who didn't let quadriplegia stop him.
‘ExtraOrdinary’: WHYY to air film about former Monsignor Bonner teacher who could someday be named a saint

‘ExtraOrdinary’: WHYY to air film about former Monsignor Bonner teacher who could someday be named a saint

Produced by one of the Rev. William "Bill" Atkinson's former students, the documentary tells the story of the Delaware County priest who didn't let quadriplegia stop him.
Kristin Chenoweth’s show at the Kimmel Center show got postponed in March. Now Broadway’s Glinda is back, in ‘The Witches' movie, and she’s missed you.

Kristin Chenoweth’s show at the Kimmel Center show got postponed in March. Now Broadway’s Glinda is back, in ‘The Witches' movie, and she’s missed you.

by Ellen Gray
The actress who originated the role of Glinda in Broadway’s "Wicked" plays the voice of Daisy, a mouse who has a pivotal role in the live-action film, streaming now on HBO Max.
Kristin Chenoweth’s show at the Kimmel Center show got postponed in March. Now Broadway’s Glinda is back, in ‘The Witches' movie, and she’s missed you.

Kristin Chenoweth’s show at the Kimmel Center show got postponed in March. Now Broadway’s Glinda is back, in ‘The Witches' movie, and she’s missed you.

The actress who originated the role of Glinda in Broadway’s "Wicked" plays the voice of Daisy, a mouse who has a pivotal role in the live-action film, streaming now on HBO Max.
Eagles or presidential debate? Philadelphia has a tough TV choice tonight.

Eagles game or presidential debate? Jake Tapper, Jesse Watters among those facing a tough decision.

by Rob Tornoe
The Eagles and Giants have only two combined wins, but they'll likely draw a few million viewers away from the final presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
Eagles or presidential debate? Philadelphia has a tough TV choice tonight.

Eagles game or presidential debate? Jake Tapper, Jesse Watters among those facing a tough decision.

The Eagles and Giants have only two combined wins, but they'll likely draw a few million viewers away from the final presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
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M. Night Shyamalan’s filmed-in-Philly show ‘Servant’ gets a Season 2 premiere date

M. Night Shyamalan’s filmed-in-Philly show ‘Servant’ gets a Season 2 premiere date

by Ellen Gray
Chester County-based producer and director tags Stephen King and Guillermo del Toro in his Twitter announcement.
Presidential debate: Start time, how to watch and stream final 2020 faceoff between Trump and Biden

‘A tough, scrappy Philadelphian’: Kristen Welker hopes to keep order during tonight’s presidential debate

by Rob Tornoe
President Donald Trump's interruptions nearly derailed the first debate. As a result, both candidates will have their microphones muted at times tonight.
‘Ellen’ show surprises two Philly area friends who met as kidney donor and recipient

‘Ellen’ show surprises two Philly area friends who met as kidney donor and recipient

by Ellen Gray
Ellen DeGeneres introduces them on Wednesday afternoon's show to "Modern Family" star Sarah Hyland, a two-time kidney recipient.
Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh says his lung cancer is terminal

Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh says his lung cancer is terminal

by Marisa Iati, Washington Post
Limbaugh, whose program is nationally syndicated, said he received lung scans last week that showed "some progression of the cancer."
Eagles-Steelers: Start time, channel, how to watch and stream

Former Pro Bowl defender to call his first Eagles game for Fox

by Rob Tornoe
Jonathan Vilma played against the Eagles several times during his 10-year career. On Sunday, he'll call his first Birds game.
Philly’s National Dog Show will go on this year, but doggone it, it’s closed to spectators

Philly’s National Dog Show will go on this year, but doggone it, it’s closed to spectators

by Ellen Gray
COVID-19 concerns means only dogs, their handlers, officials, and people working on NBC's Thanksgiving Day broadcast will be permitted this year.
Vice presidential debate: Start time, moderator, how to watch and stream faceoff between Harris and Pence

Vice presidential debate: Start time, moderator, how to watch and stream faceoff between Harris and Pence

by Rob Tornoe
Harris and Pence will be separated by protective plastic barriers, installed after President Donald Trump tested positive for coronavirus.
Biden’s NBC town hall is still on, while Trump is back at the White House after contracting COVID-19

Biden’s NBC town hall is still on, while Trump is back at the White House after contracting COVID-19

by Rob Tornoe
Monday's town hall could be a preview of the second presidential debate if President Donald Trump isn't medically cleared to participate.
Eagles-49ers: Start time, channel, how to watch and stream ‘Sunday Night Football’

After week off, longtime ‘Sunday Night Football’ announcer returns to call Eagles-49ers

by Rob Tornoe
"Where is Al Michaels?" trended on Twitter last week after Mike Tricio filled in for the longtime announcer.
Villanova’s Kelly Corrigan, on her new PBS show ‘Tell Me More’

Villanova’s Kelly Corrigan, on her new PBS show ‘Tell Me More’

by Ellen Gray
The best-selling author interviews lawyer and justice activist Bryan Stevenson in Monday's premiere.
Man breaks into Fox 29 studios with sledgehammer

Man breaks into Fox 29 studios with sledgehammer

by Erin McCarthy
The incident happened shortly before 5:30 a.m. when officers said they received a report of a man waving a sledgehammer and attempting to forcibly enter the TV studios at 4th and Market.
Presidential debate: Start time, how to watch and stream first 2020 faceoff between Trump and Biden

‘He’s really good at this’: Trump is no fan of Fox News anchor moderating tonight’s debate

by Rob Tornoe
Fox News anchor Chris Wallace, who will be moderating tonight's debate, said his goal was to be "as invisible as possible."
Eagles-Bengals: Start time, channel, how to watch and stream

Some Eagles fans in Pa. won’t be able to watch Sunday’s Bengals game

by Rob Tornoe
Sunday's Eagles game is airing on CBS, forcing stations to choose between the Birds and Steelers.
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Al Roker reveals prostate cancer diagnosis on ‘Today’ show
Al Roker reveals prostate cancer diagnosis on ‘Today’ show
by Sonia Rao, The Washington Post
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by Jake Coyle, Associated Press
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